ABOUT ME



Trust me, I don't need to live life any more aggressively to find something to write about...there is always something happening in my life!

Let me introduce myself...I am (and this is probably the first time I have ever admitted it publically...and to myself!) a forty year old mother of four beautiful girls (twins aged 10, one aged 7 and one aged 2) and step-mother to the two step-munchkins (a boy aged 7 and a girl aged 4). I live in Birmingham, UK, with my partner of three years, and I am also a full-time teacher for my sins!

So why did I decided to try my hand at blogging? Well, there were several reasons:

1. It's the Summer holidays and I finally have time to do something for myself (and I probably get as bored as the kids after the first week!)

2. I needed somewhere to vent after our experiences at the hands of my partner's ex-wife over the past three years...and apparently writing is quite therapeutic!

3. I am an English teacher (Please don't highlight any errors!) and don't often get the opportunity to write for myself often (other than marking kids' work!)...and I wanted to prove to myself that I can actually write - after all, they do say that "Those who can't, teach!".

I wanted to share our experiences of two families coming together, both the highs and the lows.

Hopefully, I may write something that entertains you, or that you can relate to in some way so please feel free to follow me, comment, argue with me, or whatever else you feel the need to do!

You can also hop on over to my Facebook Page which is still in its relative infancy. Or email me at thewickedstepmother1@gmail.com if you want to get in touch.

Shelley x



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